Whole Earth Telescope
A consortium of conservatories are pooling their resources to get a better view of the sky, using …
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Fat into Cartilage
Fat cells have been tranformed into cartialage cells with the help of a vitamin-rich goo.
Lead and Learning
How lead can limit the learning abilities of children, as shown in rats
Alzheimer’s Vaccine
A vaccine for Alzheimer's disease is beginning the first phase of human trials.
Elephant Grass
Using a bamboo-like plant called elephant grass as a filler for biodegradeable plastics
Humor on the Brain
MRI scans show the parts of the brain stimulated by different types of jokes.
Self-Healing Materials
A synthetic material can heal itself when it's cracked or broken.